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Nootropics for dinner! . . . . . . . . . . . . . #ancestralnutrition #nosetotail #rawmilk #grassfedbutter #healingfoods #cultureddairy #homestead #grassfedbeef #knowyourfarmer #farmersmarket #eatlocal #locallygrown #eatrealfood #wholefoods #foodasmedicine #primal #paleo #westonaprice #wapf #traditionalfoods #nutrientdense #wildfood #wildmushrooms #foraged #foraging #lionsmane #bdnf #biohacking #nootropic

Sunday things.... Waterfall walks and wild blueberries! . . . . . . . . . . . #radgirlscollective #dirtysweatyhappy #andshesdopetoo #earthgirllifestyle #optoutside #dirtbagdarling #defendersoffun #wonderfulwildwomen #adventurethatislife #wildernessbabes#exploreshareinspire #blistersandbliss #sheexplores #shewentwild #pnw #pnwonderland #hikebc #fitfam #fitfamily #fitmom #barefoot #barefoothiking #barefootrunning #wildfood #foraging #forage #foragedfood

Fruit gets a SERIOUSLY bad reputation in the field of nutrition. . . Too many carbs, too much sugar, poor nutrient density... We’ve certainly all heard this demonizing claims, especially in the height of the low carb/ketogenic diet movement. . . First of all, while certain fruits are higher in sugar content, but most contain some amount of fibre to blunt the glycemic response. I usually recommend eating fruit alongside something containing fats and protein to further stabilize blood glucose, like nuts or cheese. . . Second, fruits are dense in water, contributing to hydration. The vitamins and minerals in the fruit allow the water to be absorbed better by the body, and is utilized more readily by the cell. . . Third, fruit contains vitamins, minerals, and other phytonutrients such as polyphenols, carotenoids, and other polyphenols that protect our cells. . . YES, these compounds can all be found from vegetables and other plant based foods. YES, animal foods are more nutrient dense and more bioavailable. YES, we can certainly live without fruit. And YES, it is true that fruit may not work for every person all the time... . Buuuuut... don’t forget, food is not only nutrition. Food is celebration, culture, pleasure. And if it works for your body, seasonal fruit grown in local, organic soil can be a nourishing part of your diet, and should be included WITHOUT guilt. . . (Ps, have you ever seen a yellow watermelon?!?!) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #ancestralnutrition #nosetotail #rawmilk #grassfedbutter #healingfoods #cultureddairy #homestead #grassfedbeef #knowyourfarmer #farmersmarket #eatlocal #locallygrown #eatrealfood #wholefoods #foodasmedicine #primal #paleo #westonaprice #wapf #traditionalfoods #nutrientdense #local #locallygrown #organic #raw #macrobiotic #nativeplants #garden #fruitarian

What to do with an excess of summer fruit? Make vinegar! This is fermented, apple cider vinegar style (without the apples) - the real deal. On the left is fig, and to the right is wild blackberry. . . Thanks @slowdownfarmstead for the recipe!! . . . . . . . . . . . . . #fermentedfoods #fermented #ferment #seasonalfood #eatlocal #wildplants #foraging #wildfood #herbalist #herbalmedicine #ancestralnutrition #nosetotail #rawmilk #grassfedbutter #healingfoods #cultureddairy #homestead #grassfedbeef #knowyourfarmer #farmersmarket #eatlocal #locallygrown #eatrealfood #wholefoods #foodasmedicine #primal #paleo #westonaprice #wapf #traditionalfoods #nutrientdense

Herbal bitters make a great addition to sparkling mineral water to make an alcohol-free digestif cocktail. Here we’ve got lemon, thyme, and olive with herbal bitters and mineral water. . . Best enjoyed before a meal, digestive bitters help stimulate the production of hydrochloric acid (stomach acid) and digestive enzymes to help the body better break down food and enhance nutrient absorption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #herbalmedicine #plantbased #healingplants #antioxidants #polyphenols #digestif #digestivehealth #guthealth #gut #lemonwater #traceminerals #foodasmedicine #herbalist #ancestralnutrition #paleo #primal #holistic #mocktail #sober #sobriety #detox #liver #liverdetox #livercleanse #cleanse #gallbladder

I try to include raw dairy in my diet whenever I can. It’s a rich source of fat soluble vitamins and beneficial bacteria that support whole body health. . . I’ve sourced raw goats milk from a local farm, and I hope to experiment with some raw cheeses, yogurt, and kefir in the near future. Any favourite recipes are welcomed! . . . . . . . . . . #ancestralnutrition #nosetotail #rawmilk #grassfedbutter #healingfoods #cultureddairy #homestead #grassfedbeef #knowyourfarmer #farmersmarket #eatlocal #locallygrown #eatrealfood #wholefoods #foodasmedicine #primal #paleo #westonaprice #wapf #traditionalfoods #nutrientdense

Sunday’s are for sunshine ☀️🏔 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #radgirlscollective #dirtysweatyhappy #andshesdopetoo #earthgirllifestyle #optoutside #dirtbagdarling #defendersoffun #wonderfulwildwomen #adventurethatislife #wildernessbabes#exploreshareinspire #blistersandbliss #sheexplores #shewentwild #pnw #pnwonderland #hikebc #fitfam #fitfamily #fitmom #barefoot #barefoothiking #barefootrunning

We don’t stop for nothing. #worldbreastfeedingweek #barefoothiking . . . . . . . . . . . . . #fitmom #fitfamily #fitfam #4monthspostpartum #4monthsold #radgirlscollective #dirtysweatyhappy #andshesdopetoo #earthgirllifestyle #optoutside #dirtbagdarling #defendersoffun #wonderfulwildwomen #adventurethatislife #wildernessbabes#exploreshareinspire #blistersandbliss #sheexplores #shewentwild #pnw #pnwonderland #hikebc #fitfam #fitfamily #fitmom #barefoot #barefootrunning

Part of the fun of starting from scratch is being able to build and create exactly what we want on our property. We chose to plant a lawn entirely out of clover to attract the bees and butterflies. Pollinators are important, and it also helps add nitrogen back into the soil. Clover is also very low maintenance. It never needs fertilizing, doesn’t need to be watered once established, is fast growing and spreads quickly, and it doesn’t need to be cut more than a few times a year. . . Grass lawns perplex me. The whole concept is just a bit insane. Spend hours maintaining (cutting, fertilizing, weeding, re-seeding) it and waste gallons of water, for a plant that is neither hardy nor productive. I think there are better options - ideally, producing food, but at the very least, something that benefits the smaller organisms in our ecosystem. . . . . . . #clover #redclover #natural #yarden #tinyhome #tinyhomeliving #tinyhouse #tinyhouseliving #tinyliving #tinyhouselife #tinyhomeliving #backyarddesign #backyard #sunset #pnw #pnwonderland #vancouverisland #savethebees

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